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- pronunciation:
- har
nihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A harness is something used to attach an animal to a cart, carriage, or plow. A harness is a set of straps and other connected parts that go over and around the horse. The harness connects the horse or other animal to what it is pulling.
Maria put the harness on the horse and walked him out of the stable.- similar words:
- bridle, halter, yoke
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| definition 2: |
Something with straps that goes around a person's or animal's body is called a harness.
Skydivers wear a harness that is attached to their parachute.It's easier to walk our dog when he has his harness on.- similar words:
- straps
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| related words: |
bit, leash |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
harnesses, harnessing, harnessed |
| definition 1: |
If someone harnesses an animal, they put a set of straps around it so they can attach the animal to a cart, carriage, or plow.
The farmer harnessed the horse to the plow. |
| definition 2: |
When people harness something, they get control of it so they can use it in some way.
The city will harness the river to produce electricity.- similar words:
- control
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| related words: |
leash, tame |
| derivation: |
harnesser (n.) |
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